Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
derrickhand
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 5 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
maintain circulation system
use rigging equipment
work in drilling teams
mechanical tools
follow safety procedures when working at heights
maintain mechanical equipment
monitor drilling fluid
mechanics
rigging terminology
control flow of oils
guide drill pipes
react to events in time-critical environments
Optional & specialised skills
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.